Building record 0409502007 - S OF HARTWELL HOUSE

Summary

Eighteenth century classical style statue in grounds of Hartwell House.

Protected Status/Designation

  • Listed Building (II) 1332846: PAIR OF STATUES SOUTH OF HARTWELL HOUSE

Map

Type and Period (1)

  • STATUE (18th Century - 1700 AD to 1799 AD)

Description

Grade II. Statues of a classical god and goddess each with large birds. Early C18 originally on each side of the south end of the Long Canal on the east side of Hartwell House. Moved to present site flanking main southern access of house, probably mid C18. Each stone statue stands on a square stone base with moulded plinth and cornice. (Country Life 15.3.79 p. 707 plates 1, 3 & 4)(B11).

Sources (6)

  • ---SBC17195 Aerial Photograph: Aerofilms. AER A20375. SP796125. Yes.
  • ---SBC17263 Aerial Photograph: 01/07/75. BCM A1/3/13A. SP\796123. Yes.
  • ---SBC17367 Aerial Photograph: 13/08/90. BCM A14/15/2. SP\798124. Yes.
  • ---SBC17378 Aerial Photograph: 01/08/89. BCM A14/4/10A-12A. SP\796124. Yes.
  • ---SBC17533 Aerial Photograph: 11/08/79. BCM A4/15/6A. SP\796125. Yes.
  • <11>SBC19351 Bibliographic reference: DoE. 1985. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. p39.

Location

Grid reference SP 79674 12188 (point)
Civil Parish HARTWELL, Aylesbury Vale, Buckinghamshire

Finds (0)

Related Monuments/Buildings (1)

Related Events/Activities (1)

  • Event - Survey: Site visit (EBC136)

Record last edited

Nov 29 2023 1:53PM

Comments and Feedback

Do you have any questions or more information about this record? Please feel free to comment below with your name and email address. All comments are submitted to the Heritage Portal maintainers for moderation, and we aim to respond/publish as soon as possible. Comments, questions and answers that may be helpful to other users will be retained and displayed along with the name you supply. The email address you supply will never be displayed or shared.